I'm sure they're doing their best

Drew had a tough day. Paul and his family hated "Samaritan." Drew is working his yard again and bought some new toys. Paul and Drew try to remember what they have coming from Kickstarter projects. Paul explores Stable Diffusion... on his M2 MacBook Air. The boys recap the Apple "Far Out" event, and what they plan to buy (and what they don't). Recorded 09/08/2022 Show Links BF-KM Mini-Cultivator |...

Drew tries (and fails) to articulate why he bought an expensive watch. Paul is in love with his computer, and hooks Drew up with a code to order his new webcam. Drew recommends a movie. Recorded 09/01/2022 Show Links: TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 42mm Automatic Watch Winder,4+6 Automatic Watch Winder Storage Display Box,Quiet Mabuchi Motor,Luxury Watch Case for Lady and Man Watches- AC Adapter (PU) S...

Paul and Drew talk about the bonus "The Sandman" episode(s). Drew learns to cook. Paul gets a new webcam. Drew has a system builder PSA, and gives Paul an update on his keyboard situation. The boys talk about the upcoming Apple event (or, what they think it'll be). Recorded 08/25/2022 Show Links: Hello Fresh Opal Camera Gamer's Nexus: Artic Cooler Self-Repair Program Keychron K8 Pro OEM Dye-Sub PB...

Drew tries Paul's new video game thing. Paul tells Drew about "Cult of the Lamb." Drew (finally) gets a new keyboard, only to discover a terrible secret mid-show. Drew tells Paul about his side project, and he needs YOUR help to help me get his project off the ground. Recorded 08/18/2022 Show Links Cult of the Lamb Devolver Digital Inscryption Carrion Glorious Gaming GMMK Pro Custom Keyboard Notar...

The boys discuss "The Sandman" on Netflix (spoiler free), while Drew makes a suggestion to Paul on another Netflix series that takes them down memory lane on bands they liked in the 90's. Drew's computer corner returns, because of course it would. Paul had a side project, and a new electronic gadget that Drew is very curious about. Recorded 08/11/2022 Show Links The Sandman - Netflix Woodstock 99...

Paul gets his new MacBook Air M2 and gives his impressions (it's good!). Drew got a chance to play a board game he bought a while ago (it's also good!). Drew drives a U-Haul. The boys both tease some upcoming projects. Recorded 08/06/2022 Show Links "The Sandman" (Netflix) BarTender Authy 2FA Homebrew "Return to Dark Tower" (Board Game Geek)

Drew gets a lawncare service company, and boys marvel at the name of a competitor. Drew ends up buying a monitor. Drew tries to sell something on Facebook Marketplace. Paul gushes about "Multiversus." Finally, both Paul and Drew reminisce on some obscure(?) MTV shows. Recorded 07/28/2022 Show Links: TruGreen Weed Man Gigabyte M32U Gaming Monitor Necromunda: Hired Gun (Steam) Multiversus Liquid Tel...

Paul is back from his big vacation, and Drew wants all the details. Drew hasn't been up to too much. Paul orders a MacBook Air M2, and Drew... doesn't (yet). Drew is monitor shopping. Recorded 07/21/2022 Show Links It's A Small World Avatar Flight of Passage 49" Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 Sony INZONE M8

This week friend of the show Erik Darling returns, this time filling in for Paul who is on vacation. Drew starts off teasing Erik with a surprise, and then the two talk about their travels. Erik really wants Drew to buy a watch, and Drew DOES want to really buy a watch so they kick around some options. Erik wants Drew to come visit him. Then, they walk about working out, cigars, and scotch. Record...

Drew gets a new lamp, and Paul is mortified. Drew goes on a trip... actually, more than one trip it turns out. Paul wants to know: how do you disconnect on vacation? Recorded 06/30/2022 Show Links: Govee Smart Table Lamp, Dimmable App Wi-Fi Control Lamp with 43 Scene Modes and Music Mode, Warm White Light RGBIC Bedside Lamp for Bedrooms and Living Room, Works with Alexa & Google Assistant Alaska A...

Drew is late because he was fiddling with this Nest products. The boys talk about some upcoming summer travel and it stresses Paul out. The boys FINALLY receive their copies of "Blood on the Clocktower" and they disagree on a lot about it. Drew asks Paul about "The Summer of Shadowrun." Paul is sold on Playstation Plus. Drew provides some quick game recommendations to Paul. Recorded 06/23/2022 Sho...

The boys are sweltering under an oppressive heatwave. Paul loses power, and needs a couple new UPS units(uninterrupted power supplies), of which Drew has opinions. Drew reviews his new garage door opener. There's some more Mac-related rumors. Paul is going to Waffle House. Paul provides an update on "The Post-It Note Situation." Recorded 06/17/2022 Show Links: APC Back-UPS Pro BX1500M 1500VA UPS B...

Paul is recovering from COVID. Drew "contracts a brain eating amoeba." The boys talk about WWDC (dob dob!) and talk about allll the money they are probably (probably?) going to spend. Drew watched "Slow Horses." Sorbet is still not ice cream. Drew reads a statement. Recorded 06/11/2022 COVID-19 Quarantine & Isolation Guidelines Apple M2 New M2 MacBook Air MacOS Ventura Stage Manager iOS Lock Scree...

The boys celebrate their 150th episode! Paul talks about seeing a Broadway show while Drew talks about going to a golf tournament. They then chat about Netrunner, a card game that isn't as dead as they believed. Drew shares some news about his dog. Recorded 06/05/2022 Show links: Wicked Watermelon Sherbet NISEI Keychron K8 Pro

The boys provide an update on what they have going on: Paul goes to a concert, and Drew has brunch. Drew get an Internet Mattress. Paul gets a new mouse. Drew wants a custom mechanical keyboard. Drew learns a lesson about light switches and dimmable LED flood lights. Drew talks about "The Unknowns" and his upcoming Memorial Day workout. Recorded 05/29/2022 Show links: Catalyst Ranch, Chicago Caspe...

Drew is back from his trip, and has several topics: his new luggage experience, his plane rides, and his time overseas. Paul is experiencing pre-Disney angst. Recorded 05/19/22 Show Links: Away Travel: The Medium McDonalds Israel: Crunchies

In a very special episode, Paul talks to Erik Darling. They chat about Erik's experiences with a Mac, and if being a DBA is still a valid career. Recorded 05/12/2022 Show Links: Erik Darling Data Is DBA Still a Good Job? Rolex 1985 Panosh Place Voltron

Paul finds a solution to his audio problems of late. Paul gets his PlayDate and provides a quick review. Drew declares himself a Node.js developer (he is not) and Paul gives him some advice. Drew and Paul plan some trips. Drew has a new maker purchase in mind. Recorded 04/28/2022 Show Links: Airfoil PlayDate PlayDate Review (Ars Technica) Node.js Kepler.gl CORS Disney Fast Pass History Glowforge

Plex adds some new multi-streaming service solutions and Drew is here for it. Paul gets a new TV, and in the process says "goodbye" to a dear friend. Drew takes us on a trip to his (sad) computer corner. The boys talk about Severance (with heavy, meaty spoilers). Recorded 04/21/22 Show Links: Plex adds a guide to what's on Netflix, HBO Max, and more (fastcompany.com) SAMSUNG QN90A-QLED woot.com Sl...

Drew drinks nostalgia and has an important ice cream update. Paul buys an electric mower. Drew can't get enough "Severance" and Paul starts watching it too, however, Paul is re-re-watching "Buffy - The Vampire Slayer" and "Angel." Paul has another "Batman" comic recommendation for Drew. Recorded 04/14/22 Show Links: Capri Sun Bagged Milk (not milk bags, don't search that, you pervert) RYOBI 40V HP...

The boys follow-up on some Destiny 2 topics, and Drew "unlocks an achievement." The boys have a chance encounter with a brand on Twitter. Drew talks about "Return to Dark Tower" the board game, and is excited about the new "Monkey Island" announcement. Recorded 04/07/2022 Show Links: Bungie Rewards Vault of Glass Raid Jacket Episode 110 - Where we talk about calculators Numworks Numworks Software...

Paul's daughter gets a new instrument. Drew prepares to go the doctor. Paul has to explain Sony's new Game Pass thingie to Drew. No, Drew didn't buy a pen (yet). Paul is going to see some bands. Drew digs some holes. Recorded 03/31/2022 French Horn Xanax PlayStation Plus Gojira (ps they are French) Drum Solo Deftones French Drain

Paul follows-up on this Comixology experience, and the boys "read" DMZ. Paul is impressed with Universal Control. Drew is all-in on Tunic, Paul is less sure. Drew needs a new pen. Recorded 03/24/2022 Show Links Universal Control The Resties/Besties: Tunic Pen Addict (Podcast) Studio Neat: Mark One Mark Two Preorders Top 5 Pens - Pen Addict

Paul finds an Apple Studio M1 Ultra review that questions the GPU benchmarks, and it isn't a good look. Drew asks about Paul's new iPad. Drew reads some comics and gets confused (again). Finally, Drew gets crushed when he shares his love for "Tunic" and Paul, well, doesn't. Recorded 03/19/2022 Show Links: The Verge: Apple Studio M1 Ultra Max Review Asahi Linux nVidia 3090 Ti is $4000? Batman: Thre...

We take a brief detour to "Paul's Computer Corner." Drew asks: Where does the water go? The boys gush about all the new and announced Apple products. Drew needs a mattress. Recorded 03/10/2022 Show Links Audio Hijack M1 iPad Air Mac Studio Studio Display M1 Ultra